Meaning
6 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of insulating; detachment from other objects; isolation.
Isolation
изоли́рованиеizolírovanije, изоля́цияizoljácija
(countable, uncountable)The state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation.
(countable, uncountable)Any of a variety of materials designed to reduce the flow of heat, either from or into a building.
(countable, uncountable)The act of separating a body from others by nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
Dämmung, Isolierung
изоли́рованиеizolírovanije, изоля́цияizoljácija
the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity
(countable, uncountable)The state of a body so separated.
the state of being isolated or detached
(countable, uncountable)A medium in which it is possible to maintain an electrical field with little supply of energy from additional sources.
изоля́цияizoljácija, изоля́торizoljátor
Examples
16 sentencesThe noise was deadened by the insulation.
The insulation shouldn't burn.
My house has no insulation.
This packaging material provides heat insulation.
ruЭтот упаковочный материал обеспечивает теплоизоляцию.
deDieses Verpackungmaterial bietet Wärmedämmung.
Hirofumi installed fibreglass insulation in the ceiling.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
Forms
plural: insulations| Singular | insulation |
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Synonyms
4 synonyms- the state of being isolated or detached:insularityinsularismdetachment
- insulating material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity:insulant
Word family
13 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable